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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.66, 420.30 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.66, 420.30 and 194.08 is: 267.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.66 : 420.30 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.66/420.30 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.66x = 420.30 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.66x = 81,571.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,571.82/304.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.75

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